Trevor Herbert Bolitho

Also known as "Trev"

27 April 195510 March 2023

BOLITHO, Trevor Herbert: Passed away suddenly at the place he loved, on Friday 10 March 2023.  Aged 67 years.  Dearly loved husband of Rob, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Alice and Brett; Ben and Anna.  Adored Poppa of Nikita, and Katelyn McMillan; James and Greer.

A service to celebrate Trev’s life will be held at the Headingly Centre, Lower Queen Street, Richmond,  Saturday 18th March at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter would be appreciated and can be made online at https://www.helirescue.co.nz/donate-now/; or at the service.

Messages can be sent to the family at 19 Pioneer Heights, Richmond 7020, or left online at www.shoneandshirley.com/tributes where you can also view the service on live stream.

Funeral service held at The Headingly Centre

Tributes

My heart-felt sympathy to you Robyn, Alice, Ben, families & friends of Trev. Truely heartbreaking watching via livestream. The tributes/stories, photo/music celebrating his life was lovely. Love to you all at a very difficult time.

Kyle Steans

It is with great sadness on learning of Trev's passing. What a great presence he had in this life and the life he lead and shared with family & friends was so true of his character. Dedicated, hard worker, leader, role model and so much more. He had a huge presence. Rob, Alice, Ben, Anna and the grandchildren were all Trev's No#1 priority & love. Rob being his high school sweetheart. He shared this love to the extended family too and was always there when they needed him. He is going to be sorely missed and I send much love and condolences to you all, at this very sad time. Thinking of you all today. So sorry I couldn't make it home. Lots of love Di

Di Butler

Trev was a bloody great bloke. We knew Trev and Robyn for the last 50 years. So sorry to see this fellow now gone to the next stage, to see what else he can do in the next life. Here in Australia on holiday we made a real effort to watch his sending off. See you soon Robyn. Julia in England also sends condolences. Brides maid to you both.

Cheryl and John Lines

So sad to hear Trev has gone . I have many fine memories of him at the river , often with a smaller bucket than Rob. With sympathy to all his family. Dougald

Dougald McGillivray

I had the privilege of knowing Trevor, sitting on the side of Jacobs River staring at the water each year. A good place, and a good man. Understated and thoughtful, with a great sense of humour and passion for everything he was involved in. He will be sorely missed. Thoughts and condolences are with Robin and family today. Paul Hay

Paul Hay

To Robin and Family our condolences go out to you all at this time. We have happy memories of all he did for us and will treasure them dearly. Our thoughts are with you today

Adrianne and Brian WISLANG

Dear Robin and all your loved ones, When god created paradise he looked at it and he said '" That is beautiful", but he didn't know that 2000 years later a guy called Trevor Bolitho in NZ also created a paradise at Cherry Bay, and when God looked at it he was astonished and pleased and he decided that he needed Trevor on his side as his assistent. Trevor rest in Peace With love from Siegi and Frances

Siegi

Dear Robyn & Family So sorry to hear about Trev. Memories of our days at Waimea College came rolling back. How time flies! Trev was a great leader & admired by us all. Sorry we can’t make the funeral as in Southland in our camper. Thinking of you all. RIP dear Trev Love Cher & Rob Conning xxx

Cheryl & Rob Conning

To Rob and family, our sincere condolences on a huge loss to everyone. We all had great times whilst on our family holidays in Nelson. Trevor was a truly incredible and driven man with a big heart. Sorry we can't be with you as we all say good bye to our friend Take care and stay strong. Love The Whitakers in Imvercargill

Scott Whitaker

Remembering a vibrant and generous Cornishman (5th generation Kiwi). Trevor was intrigued and delighted to learn that the family name of Bolitho , is highly regarded in the Royal Duchy. The Bolitho family have been the Lord Lieutenants of Cornwall on several occasions, vis The King's Representative to the County. When he visited Cornwall to research the family estates, we were delighted to host Trevor and Rob in our home. A self-made man ,Trevor was modest and kind. A Kiwi gentleman. We will miss him here in the land of his fathers. Our thoughts and prayers to his grieving family. Michael and Joy Behennah

Michael and Joy Behennah

Our condolences to all the family at this sad time Gone to soon

Ritchie Norriss

Dear Robyn and family, My Heartfelt Sympathy to YOU ALL..in the sudden loss of Trevor. May the LOVE of those around you, help you all through the days ahead. Warm Hugs and Love Pip. Makarewa INVERCARGILL.

Philippa Blackler

So sorry to hear of Trevor passing. Love ❤️ from The Friend Girls

Melodie Friend

Dear Robyn, so sad to here of Trev passing. He was a great support to Stu and I when we started growing grapes. A lovely man at now at rest. Deepest sympathy. Marilyn

Marilyn Robinson

So sorry Robyn an family for your loss thinking of you all

Colleen Poulter

So sorry to hear the sad news, such a lovely man, he will be missed by all, our thoughts are with you all, Pam and Alan Marshall

Pam and Alan Marshall

So sorry to hear the news, our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. From school days to Neighbours in Okiwi Bay memories go back a long time. Pete Friend

Peter and Jill Friend
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